Cost Containment Pharmacist

Specialtyrx; Ridgefield Park (NJ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

SpecialtyRx is seeking a Pharmacist to join our New Jersey Cost Containment team. The role requires supervising safe distribution of medical products to client facilities under the Director of Cost Containment Pharmacist.

We partner with long-term care facilities across the United States to streamline medication dispensing processes. Licensed in Florida with preferred licensure in NY, OH, PA, KY, TX, AL and GA; LTC experience is favored.

Qualifications

• Licensed pharmacist in eligible states; Florida license required.
• Long Term Care experience preferred.
• Experience in hospital or retail pharmacy is a plus.
• Knowledge of drug pricing and therapeutic classes.

Responsibilities

• Make recommendations for therapy changes to physicians and client facilities staff when necessary.
• Evaluate medication orders for appropriateness of drug, dosage, potential interactions and proper administration.
• Communicate with facilities’ nursing staff, physicians and other healthcare team members regarding medication-related queries.
• Provide shift coverage as needed and perform cost-containment and therapeutic interchange tasks across locations.

Skills

Pharmacist license

Long Term Care

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Pricing knowledge

Hosp/retail exp

Tools

LTC systems

Job description

We are looking for a Pharmacist to join our New Jersey Cost Containment team Licensed in Florida!

Under the supervision of the Director of Cost Containment Pharmacist, and in compliance with all local, state, federal, and company laws and regulations, ensures the accurate and safe distribution of medical products to client facilities.

SpecialtyRx is an innovative, full-service pharmacy who partners with subacute and long-term care facilities throughout the United States, transforming drug care by facilitating the complete medication dispensing process.

Hours: Full Time Days Shift; Monday through Friday and weekend if needed

Key Responsibilities

• Make recommendations for therapy changes to the physician and client facilities staff when necessary.
• Evaluate medication orders for appropriateness of drug, dosage, potential interactions and proper administration.
• Clinical skills needed: medical history, therapies and laboratory data, etc.
• Communicate with facilities’ nursing staff, physicians and other healthcare team members, regarding medication-related query.
• Ability to provide shift coverage as needed and perform other daily cost-containment and therapeutic interchange tasks across all locations.

Qualifications

• Licensed Pharmacist in the State of Florida License is a Must, and preferred and NY, OH, PA, KY, TX, AL and GA licensure a (Plus).
• Long Term Care experience preferred.
• Certified Consultant Pharmacist Training bonus.
• Previous experience in Hospital and Retail pharmacy or other medical fields.
• Knowledge of drug pricing and medication classes, preferred.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to multitask effectively.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Computer literate, knowledge of Frameworks LTC system, PLUS.

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